Free Appetizers and Drinks!

February 10th

6-7pm Student Union North Ballroom

7:30pm for online students - Zoom link to join

We want to hear what students are thinking about Generative AI (like ChatGPT)!

This informal listening session is for students who are interested in how AI is changing the world and how it can impact your studies and future career.

Summer and December Graduate Celebration

You are cordially invited to the Summer and December Graduate Celebration at the Student Union on December 9th from 3-5 p.m.

Join UIS Alumni, UIS Student Affairs, UIS Bookstore, Career Development Center, International Student Services and the Student Union in celebrating students who have graduated in summer 2024 and who will be graduating December 2024.

The 10th annual lighting of the Colonnade will happen at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 15. Cookies and cocoa will be served at 5:15 p.m., followed by the lighting of the Colonnade by the Chancellor and SGA president.

If you can't attend in person, watch via Zoom.

Don’t Miss Out! Family Weekend Registration is Open Now!

Join us for Family Weekend at UIS, happening October 11-13, 2024! Bring your family and friends to enjoy fun activities like the Prairie Stars Family Reunion & Carnival, Family Game Night & Pizza Party, and more!

Welcome to the exciting journey as a Prairie Star at UIS! We are thrilled that you have chosen our University! Our Orientation programs are designed to help you and your parents/family members on board as you embark on this new chapter in your life.

All first-time, first-year undergraduates and first-year undergraduate transfer students (bringing in less than 24 credit hours) are required to complete a hybrid Orientation, consisting of three parts:

Open Auditions and Crew Interviews for Madeleine George's HURRICANE DIANE on Tuesday, September 3rd and Wednesday, September 4th at the Studio Theatre, Level One, Public Affairs Center, here on the UIS Campus.

6:00pm Crew Interviews and 7:00pm Auditions on both these days.

Please see our Auditions page for more details on the play, roles, and for more information.